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Subtract 45/24 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

60/5 - 45/24 is 81/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   60/5 = 60 × 24/5 × 24 = 1440/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/120 - 225/120 = 1440 - 225/120 = 1215/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/8
6. In mixed form: 101/8

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